Largest Mural Painting in India
Kerala holds the second place, with a large collection of archeologically important mural sites in India. Evolved as a compliment to her unique architectural style, these wall paintings are characterized by their liner accuracy, the adherence to color symbolism elaborate ornamentations and sensitive portrayal of emotions.
The tradition of painting on walls began in Kerala with the pre-historic rock paintings found in the Anjanad valley of Idukki district. Archaeologists presume that these paintings belong to different periods from upper Paleolithic period to early historic period. Rock engravings dating to the Mesolithic period have also been discovered in two regions of Kerala, at Edakkal in Wayanad and at Perimkadavila in Thiruvanathapuram district. The oldest murals in Kerala were discovered in the rock cut cave temple of Thiruvandikkara, which is now in the Kanyakumari district of Tamilnadu.
The largest Mural Painting in India is at Krishnapuram palace in Kerela. What is so special about the Krishnapuram palace? Well, this palace is located at Kayamkulam, which is 47 km from Alappuzha. The palace is a rare example of Kerela style of architecture, complete with new corridors, gabled roofs and dormer windows.
The palace was once the residence of the rulers of Kayamkulam kingdom. The Krishnapuram palace is today a protected monument under the Archaeology department. At present the palace is an archaeological museum, with the most fascinating exhibit being the 49 sq meters Gajendra Moksham (the largest single band of mural painting so far discovered in Kerala).
To see the mural paintings in Krishnapuram palace just click on the video -
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